Spend a Night in Daigo, Ibaraki! A Trip to Explore Autumn Flavors and Scenic Views

Daigo Town, located in the north of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a charming place where rich nature beautifully fuses with traditional culture when autumn arrives. This suggested overnight itinerary will allow you to fully experience the town’s autumn charm, from breathtaking scenery to local gourmet cuisine.

1 night, 2 days

Day 1

Ueno Station

(Train) 1 hour and 10 minutes

Mito Station

(Train) 1 hour and 20 minutes

Hitachi-Daigo Station

(On foot) 15 minutes

Rent a bicycle

Michi no Eki (Roadside Station) Okukuji Daigo, Cycle Station

Michi no Eki Okukuji Daigo introduces the town's features and provides travel guides as a sightseeing hub in Daigo Town. It's a great place for taking a breather. The roadside station offers restau…

(Bicycle) 3 minutes

Lunch

Yamaki

Yamaki is a kappo-style restaurant that was established over 70 years ago. At the restaurant, you can enjoy exquisite dishes made with Okukuji Shamo, a premium local chicken brand. Okukuji Shamo …

(Bicycle) Right nearby

Kijian

Ibaraki Prefecture is Japan's second-largest lacquer producer, and the center of production is the town of Daigo. Daigo lacquer is characterized by its high transparency and quality sheen, making it …

(Bicycle) 7 minutes

Eigenji Temple (Momiji Temple)

Eigenji Temple was constructed in 1446 and enshrines Benzaiten, the goddess of performing arts and one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japan. It is also known as Momiji Temple due to the beautiful maple l…

(Bicycle) 15 minutes

Former Uwaoka Elementary School

The Former Uwaoka Elementary School was founded in 1879 and is located in a quaint wooden schoolhouse with a retro ambiance. The school closed in 2001 but has been beautifully preserved, and you …

(Bicycle) 20 minutes

Return the bicycle

Michi no Eki (Roadside Station) Okukuji Daigo, Cycle Station

(On foot) 15 minutes

Hitachi-Daigo Station

(Train) 6 minutes

Fukuroda Station

(Car) 5 minutes, hotel shuttle

Overnight stay

Omoide Romankan, Fukuroda Hot Springs

Located near Fukuroda Falls, this luxurious inn is famed for its alkaline hot springs. With a pH of 8.9., the hot springs are said to make skin smoother and better-looking. Guest rooms with private b…

Omoide Romankan, Fukuroda Hot Springs

(Taxi) 6 minutes

Fukuroda Falls

Fukuroda Falls is ranked among Japan’s "Three Great Waterfalls." A visit here will quickly reveal why. Water cascades over four levels of the rocky cliff face, earning it the nickname "Yodo no Taki" …

(Taxi) 20 minutes

Tsukimachi Falls

Tsukimachi Falls is one of the hidden gems of the northern Ibaraki area. While the falls themselves aren't as dramatic as the famed Fukuroda Falls, its unique geology allows visitors to walk behind a…

(On foot) Right nearby

Lunch

Momijien Restaurant at Tsukimachi Falls

This soba restaurant overlooks Tsukimachi Falls, a beautiful destination in northern Ibaraki. The soba noodles at Momijien are made from locally grown buckwheat flour. But what makes their noodles ge…

(On foot) 10 minutes

Himegataki Apple Orchards

Daigo, located in northwestern Ibaraki Prefecture, thrives in apple cultivation that takes advantage of the area's climate. The apples grown in this region are called Okukuji apples and are packed wi…

(Taxi) 10 minutes

Hitachi-Daigo Station

(Train) 1 hour and 20 minutes

Mito Station

(Train) 1 hour and 10 minutes

Ueno Station

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